BENEFITS FOR PARENTS

WHEN YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER JOINS US THEY WILL ENJOY GOOD PAY, EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND A PROMISING FUTURE. WE CAN HELP WITH THE COST OF THEIR EDUCATION, TOO. AND YOU COULD FIND THAT A LITTLE RESPONSIBILITY DOES THEM THE WORLD OF GOOD

Benefits for parents and guardians

Is your son or daughter thinking of joining the Royal Navy or the Royal Marines? Or are you considering this as a good career for your child and want to find out more?

As a parent or guardian you will be interested in ensuring that your son or daughter chooses the sort of career that opens up a promising future.

There are more than 35 different jobs available in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines - chef, communications specialist, musician, doctor, engineer, stores accountant and nurse are just a few of them. No matter what your son or daughter wants to do, the chances are that the Royal Navy or Royal Marines can give them a job and training that will help them realise their potential.

Education and training, including:

Keeping them safe from harm, including:

Joining the Royal Navy or Royal Marines could be the first time youngsters have spent a long time away from home, and we take our responsibility for their welfare very seriously.

At the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre, younger individuals are paired with older trainees to help them settle in. A similar scheme operates on the Royal Navy ships where new recruits are looked after by an older mentor.

The Naval Families Federation

This is a very useful site for anyone who has a family member serving overseas. The NFF prides itself on ‘keeping 15,000 family and friends better informed’.
See how the NFF can help

The Royal Navy Community

This website offers support and advice on everything from housing to medical matters. It also includes links to other useful organisations, including Naval Personnel Family Services and Royal Marines Welfare. Tel: 02392 583 806
Get more information from the Royal Navy Community